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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 672.56 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 672.56 and 356.94 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 672.56 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/672.56 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 672.56 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 240,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,063.57/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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